Scottie Barnes has put up a terrific 5.6 assists per game this season, a big improvement over his 4.8 assists per game last season.Scottie Barnes has played 33.5 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the league: 90th percentile.The Toronto Raptors will likely see a rise in possessions today from squaring off against the 3rd-speediest tempo away team in the league this year (the Hawks).Offensive rebounds preserve possession and bring about bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Toronto Raptors grade out 10thbest in in the NBA while on their home court with 12.9 offensive boards per game this year.Scottie Barnes will possess the home court advantage in this contest. Playing with the home court advantage usually increases player production across the board.
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